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Manufacturing Manager

Serenity Staffing
Vadnais Heights, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Position Description

Manufacturing Manager

Purpose

The Manufacturing Manager will provide overall leadership of operations to ensure that productivity, on-time shipping, quality, and cost targets are met. The role will be responsible for building dynamic teams and driving operational excellence, managing resources, and ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. in our growing, high-achieving organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping / receiving, etc.)
  • Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), the output of critical components, plant productivity, etc.
  • Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
  • Seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the status quo to effectively manage change.
  • Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications.
  • Propose and show justification for CAPEX projects and be able to clearly present the benefits and ROI.
  • Clearly define continuous improvement projects; establish and maintain the timelines for these projects to drive improvements.
  • Communicate effectively and confidently cross-functionally to provide updates and ask questions of client support teams, engineering, and senior leadership.
  • Build and maintain productive employee relationships, mentoring supervisors in this area and partnering with HR to drive employee satisfaction and improve employee retention.
  • Uphold the company values and facilitate positive company culture to contribute to overall success.
  • Consult with engineering to modify jobs to improve the production and quality of products.
  • Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System, departmental procedures, and work-instructions.
  • Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the workplace, including the elimination of potential hazards, identifying root causes of incidents, and implementing corrective actions for safety concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, industrial management or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5 years' experience supervising production and employees, preferably in the sheet metal industry.
  • 5 years’ manufacturing experience, preferably in the sheet metal or mechanical assembly industry.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel to other plant locations as necessary.
  • Flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for managing production and inventory.
  • Strong verbal and written communication to effectively interact with different levels of employees, management, and external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and practices to optimize production processes.
  • Ability to identify and analyze production issues, implement solutions, and troubleshoot complex problems. Strategic thinking with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, including effective communication and conflict resolution.
  • Ability to manage manufacturing costs and ensure operational efficiency.
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with potential project management certification.
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